Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'843 49.6%
Men
2'884 50.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'234 21.5%
Swiss citizens
4'295 70.8%
Foreign residents
1'769 29.2%
0–19 · 1'234 · 21.5%20–64 · 3'732 · 65.2%65+ · 761 · 13.3%
Foreign residents 29.2%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.2%59.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.4%52.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.7%54.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.6%19.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.7% · strongest party
SVP30.7%
Mitte25.7%
FDP15.0%
SP13.5%
GLP6.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier150%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
150%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 11 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Cham · 9.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'100 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegemeinde-root.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Root?
- Root has 5 postal codes: 6035, 6037, 6038, 6039, 6044.
- What is the tax rate in Root?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Root is 150% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Root have?
- Root has 5'727 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Root in?
- Root is located in canton LU.